Marlin Hotel Dublin vs The Dawson Hotel
Both are in Dublin, 390 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★The Liberties
Marlin Hotel Dublin
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
Hotel★★★★Ranelagh North
The Dawson Hotel
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 9.4
- Score by category
- 4 of 5
The short answer
Pick The Dawson Hotel
It leads in 4 of 5 categories. 390 m apart.
Choose Marlin Hotel Dublin if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 7.8)
Choose The Dawson Hotel if you want
- a spa and wellness
- free parking
Why is Marlin Hotel Dublin better than The Dawson Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 7.8)+1.3
- 2More guest reviews (850 vs 119), so the rating is more reliable×7.1
- 3Allows pets
- 4Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
Why is The Dawson Hotel better than Marlin Hotel Dublin?
- 1Has a spa
- 2Offers an airport transfer
- 3Has free parking
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Marlin Hotel Dublin vs The Dawson Hotel: which hotel is better? | Marlin Hotel Dublin | The Dawson Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.1 +1.3 | 7.8 |
| Location | 9.1 | 9.4 +0.3 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 6.7 +2.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 6.0 +4.5 |
| Public transport | 8.6 | 9.4 +0.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.1 +1.1 | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 9.1 +1.3 | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 850 +731 | 119 |
| Rank in Dublin | top 5% +92% | bottom 3% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.1 | 9.4 +0.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 670 m | 580 m |
| To public transport | 410 m | 250 m −160 m |
| To the airport | 9.9 km | 9.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 130 m −250 m | 380 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 17 +3 | 14 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 16 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 −1h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| EV charging | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| Dublin Castle | 400 m −260 m | 660 m |
| Spire of Dublin | 1.1 km | 1.0 km |
| Leinster House | 700 m | 310 m −390 m |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
390 m apart
Marlin Hotel Dublin: city centre: 670 m, nearest station St Stephen's Green station: 410 m, Dublin Airport (DUB): 9.9 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
The Dawson Hotel: city centre: 580 m, nearest station St Stephen's Green station: 250 m, Dublin Airport (DUB): 9.8 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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Marlin Hotel Dublin or The Dawson Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Marlin Hotel Dublin or The Dawson Hotel?
The Dawson Hotel leads in 4 of 5 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness. Marlin Hotel Dublin is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Marlin Hotel Dublin or The Dawson Hotel?
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How far apart are Marlin Hotel Dublin and The Dawson Hotel?
The two hotels are 390 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score